Preliminary clinical evaluation in MRI

18th March 2017  09:00 - 17:00 (GMT+00:00) GMT

Due to the remote nature of many static departments and the mobile service, many MRI radiographers rarely see a radiologist or gain feedback on scans and reports.

This interactive study day, held on computer workstations and aimed at radiographers, offers an overview of interpreting MR images of the brain and spine. It provides a review of normal and abnormal appearances that will help radiographers ensure that they’re providing the necessary images for the radiologists and correct demonstration of the area. The day will also cover how to identify red flag symptoms, manage urgent findings and when to escalate.

This event is sponsored by InHealth and is run in association with Canterbury Christ Church University College.

Learning outcomes:
  • Understand the clinical indications for MR of the spine and brain, including the red flag symptoms to look for and the appearances to escalate.
  • Understand the rationale for the choice of pulse sequence when imaging spine and brain.
  • Recognise key anatomy and common pathologies seen in the spine and brain.
  • Become familiar with the terminology used in preliminary clinical evaluation of images.
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Registration fees:
Non member £300
BIR Member Plan 1 £180
BIR Member Plan 2 £140
BIR Trainee member £80
BIR Retired/Student member £70
 

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We are very grateful to the following organisations for supporting this event.

Bayer

The NHS faces many challenges today around the increasing need for governance to demonstrate best patient care within increasing financial constraints. Bayer’s Radiology business is well placed to be the partner in helping trusts to address these challenges. With market-leading contrast media and power injector systems, Bayer is able to offer innovative patient care and with the addition of its informatics platform, it can support radiology departments in driving protocol standardisation and easily accessible audit data that enable departments to meet further challenges faced around contrast and radiation dose management. 01635 563999 www.radiology.bayer.co.uk

InHealth

InHealth is a leading independent provider of managed diagnostic services and healthcare solutions to the NHS and the independent sector. InHealth has worked collaboratively with Trusts & CCGs across the UK for many years, delivering a portfolio of MRI/CT, PET-CT, DXA, ultrasound, mammography, X-ray, endoscopy, audiology and interventional cardiology from 350 mobile and static sites to over 1 million patients each year. InHealth is committed to improving accessibility, affordability and speed of diagnosis, whilst always delivering excellence in patient care.

Philips Healthcare

Philips Healthcare is a leading supplier of diagnostic imaging systems and related services. Following the recent programme of acquisitions the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare products including conventional X-ray systems, dedicated systems for cardiovascular and interventional procedures; CT and MRI scanners, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy planning, echocardiography, digital ultrasound, patient cardiac monitoring equipment and PACS.

Siemens Healthcare

Siemens Healthineers enables healthcare providers around the world to meet their current challenges and to excel in their respective environments. A leader in medical technology, Siemens Healthineers is constantly innovating its portfolio of products and services in both its core areas in imaging for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes as well as in laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine. Siemens Healthineers is also continuously developing its digital health services and hospital management offerings, working closely with operators to develop common fields of business and to help them to not only minimise their risks, but also to exploit new opportunities. For further information visit www.siemens.co.uk.healthineers